Clicking noise when trying to start car,battery is ok, wont start

Tried to start car and it was starting to crank over then started getting this clicking noise. thought it was the battery connection, I cleaned the cables and posts and still got clicking noise when turning the key. Tried to jump start and that wouldn't work either. Ten the clicking noise stopped completly and it makes no sound at all when turning the key. Do you think it is the starter or celunoid ?? and where would either be located on my engine. My car is a 1986 Chevy Celebrity Stationwagon.

Which belt can make a noise when I start the car?when starting my car it makes a rubbing noise for ten second then it stops I'm thinking there some belt is lose?how can I check which one is lose?Which belt can make a noise when I start the car?when starting my car it makes a rubbing noise for ten second then it stops I'm thinking there some belt is lose?how can I check which one is lose?

AnonymousMar 16, 2014

montero EO 2.0 car will not start makes clicking noise have charged battery but still the samemontero EO 2.0 car will not start makes clicking noise have charged battery but still the same

AnonymousMar 17, 2014

thought it was the battery but the lights are going on it keeps klicking and clicking when i try and start itthought it was the battery but the lights are going on it keeps klicking and clicking when i try and start it

Just before this my car wouldn't go over 65 without surging.Just before this my car wouldn't go over 65 without surging.

AnonymousMar 19, 2014

I have a 06 nissan maximum it makes a clicking noise when starting what could it be but it starts after a few triesI have a 06 nissan maximum it makes a clicking noise when starting what could it be but it starts after a few tries

AnonymousMar 23, 2014

When I try to turn the key to start the car all I get is a clicking sound and the engine won't turn over. The electronic codes on the dash blink on and off while I am trying to start the car.When I try to turn the key to start the car all I get is a clicking sound and the engine won't turn over. The electronic codes on the dash blink on and off while I am trying to start the car.

AnonymousMar 23, 2014

Will not start. Lights work. Just put battery in a month ago. Clicking noiseWill not start. Lights work. Just put battery in a month ago. Clicking noise

AnonymousMar 24, 2014

i have a 1984 chevy silverado, mint condition. didnt drive it all winter. battery wont jump. tried to jump and charge it with no luck. got headlights, and door buzzer but thats it. Any suggerstions? Selanoid? Starter?i have a 1984 chevy silverado, mint condition. didnt drive it all winter. battery wont jump. tried to jump and charge it with no luck. got headlights, and door buzzer but thats it. Any suggerstions? Selanoid? Starter?

AnonymousMar 25, 2014

When i turn the key on to start my car, it makes a loud knocking sound from the inside the radio area.When i turn the key on to start my car, it makes a loud knocking sound from the inside the radio area.

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the alternator isn't charging battery that would account for loss of power and also clicking when try to start , try a jump start if it starts then you know its the battery so with engine running check the alternator charge rate with a voltmeter across the battery terminals anything below 13 volts then check the alternator belt is tight enough , good condition etc , then recheck charge rate if still low fit new alternator

Please provide with more detail. Does it make a click sound when turning the ignition? Does it crank?
Have you tried to jump the battery with jumping cable or tried it on a know good batteries?
- If the car does make a cranking noised then the starter is good but weak battery.
- If there is no noise or clicking, then dead battery.
- If you can hear the clicking when turning the key to start, then check for battery GROUND.
- If battery were tested and it read 12.5 - 14.0 DCV. Then your starter are bad.

There also other thing to check like security alarm system with ignition switch kill... But most common problems with fail to start are mention above.

the alternator lamp will not go out until the engine runs..
the alt converts engine horse power to electric power,
no engine, no alt.
so that means the engine will not start, or better it wont crank
subzero C or Subzero F.,, -10F or -10C, vastly different temps.
???????
no crank, then jumper cable crank it with donor car running.
crank now,?
yes , then battery is bad,weak or just discharged.
no, then starter bad, or key line bad.
hot wire starter solenoid. cranks now, is bad key line
if not, bad starter.

did you wiggle the shifter at crank.
did you wiggle key. extra.
did you try crankiing in neutral using fresh start contacts.>... yah.

What is clicking but wont turn? I'll take a guess here and say that you are trying to start your car. When you do, you hear a clicking noise but the car won't start?? If so, you need a new battery. Your battery isn't holding enough of a charge to start the car.

i believe if you remove the steering wheel upper and lower covers, there will be a button to push to allow the removal of the key..as for the no start, the battery light is on because of the alternator. Its faulty. the clicking sound could very well be the starter not having enough power reaching to turn it over again unless you put a power pack on it...try a brand new battery, test the alternator and removed the key..it is possible the the key not shutting off the way, is drawing power from the battery not allowing to start that way, causing what they call a "parasitic drain". charge battery, remove key. try that

Check tightness of the clamps on battery & make sure the earth cable is tight from battery to engine, also check tightness of nut holding the cable 2 starter motor if all ok there its most probably the solenoid on top of starter motor replace this with new all will b ok.